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1 Knowledge may be power, but the _______ is not necessarily true. (A) converse (B) orchard (C) twilight (D) forehead

2 The governor’s speech was moving, but it lacked in _______. (A) dairy (B) portray (C) folklore (D) substance

3 How can analytic learners _______ their language learning skills using structure and rules? (A) endow (B) hinder (C) discard (D) reinforce

4 Bangkok Bank is expected to _______ ahead of most Thai stocks after the recent financial crisis. (A) haze (B) rebound (C) reproach (D) ventilate

5 The report offers a(n) _______ third-quarter growth estimate due to global market uncertainty. (A) scarce (B) eternal (C) reluctant (D) conservative

6 The CEO asked the manager to _______ on his proposal, seeking clarity on the outcomes and timeline. (A) dread (B) scout (C) update (D) elaborate

7 As tax season approached, the accountant became increasingly _______ by the workload. (A) panicked (B) sleighed (C) exploited (D) overwhelmed

8 The _______ on her face indicated that a fight had occurred the previous night. (A) scratch (B) disorder (C) procession (D) corporation

9 Watch your step, or you’ll _______ on a rock. (A) lounge (B) retreat (C) stumble (D) overlook

10 The course description states that attendance at all lectures is _______. (A) pacific (B) neurotic (C) skeptical (D) mandatory

11 After the introduction of new high-yield corps, the country’s population _______. (A) curled (B) sloped (C) tolerated (D) exploded

12 All her attempts to open the box were _______ ; it was sealed with a highly complex lock. (A) futile (B) rational (C) symbolic (D) theoretical

13 Drinking in _______ can be good for one’s health, especially when it involves red wine and heart health. (A) tramp (B) surgeon (C) courtesy (D) moderation

14 Some people believe that a(n)_______ posture is a sign of good breeding. (A) innate (B) plastic (C) upright (D) muscular

15 The mayoral candidate _______ defeat as soon as the final election results were announced. (A) preceded (B) proceeded (C) conceded (D) competed

16 The _______ that Jim had once been a car thief forced him to leave town immediately. (A) disclosure (B) censure (C) composure (D) foreclosure

17 Little kids tend to _______ their fears, sometimes to the point of making themselves sick. (A) obligate (B) outsource (C) interject (D) internalize

18 Along with his cinematic accomplishments, the actor was _______ for his humanitarian works. (A) preserved (B) acknowledged (C) inflamed (D) stereotyped

19 The criminal managed to _______ the police by slipping into the crowd. (A) seclude (B) occlude (C) elude (D) recluse

20 According to the branch manager, the bank completed more than a hundred _______ a day. (A) transactions (B) prescriptions (C) moderations (D) complications

21 The long working hours and heavy responsibilities of the new job _______ him down tremendously. (A) uplifted (B) tilted (C) slighted (D) weighed

22 Betty will have to _______ some frightening truths about her Stage 1 lung cancer. (A) contract (B) liberate (C) confront (D) terminate

23 Many people believe that the death penalty is the severest punishment _______ on a murderer. (A) inflicted (B) perceived (C) ingrained (D) extorted

24 Immunization _______ against fatal diseases has increased to 99% in some countries. (A) possession (B) appraisal (C) coverage (D) exposure

25 In this country, international students with minor violations, including traffic _______, would have their visas terminated. (A) infractions (B) observances (C) pedestrians (D) incisions

26 Sherlock Holmes was known for using his power of _______ to solve the most perplexing crimes. (A) adduction (B) abduction (C) conduction (D) deduction

27 The child was filled with guilt and _______ for lying to her mother. (A) contact (B) frailty (C) remorse (D) insight

28 The security checks at this major port are well-known for their _______ rules and thorough inspections. (A) credulous (B) penurious (C) exuberant (D) stringent

29 The committee _______ in the chamber every May to review company progress and set goals. (A) revolved (B) convened (C) dislocated (D) executed

30 The attentive postal clerk is always _______ about keeping records organized and up to date. (A) defective (B) sloppy (C) frugal (D) meticulous

31 (A) onto (B) with (C) for (D) at

32 (A) lack (B) neglect (C) evade (D) cause

33 (A) offering (B) reducing (C) obstruting (D) refusing

34 (A) trepidation (B) obligation (C) defamation (D) affirmation

35 (A) oppose (B) condemn (C) justify (D) refute

36 In what chronological order did the animal groups mentioned in the passage assume dominance? (A) Mammal-like reptiles, Mammals, Dinosaurs. (B) Mammals, Mammal-like reptiles, Dinosaurs. (C) Dinosaurs, Mammal-like reptiles, Mammals. (D) Mammal-like reptiles, Dinosaurs, Mammals.

37 According to the passage, how many millions of years did the dinosaurs remain dominant? (A) 65 (B) 80 (C) 150 (D) 230

38 What does the author imply about scientific theories at the beginning of the second paragraph? (A) They have been considerably different throughout their history. (B) They concern only the division of reptile groups. (C) They put little emphasis on prehistoric climatic conditions. (D) They do not account for the development of the Mesozoic undergrowth.

39 According to the passage, what does the idea that mammals had an opportunity to radiate into available niches imply? (A) Mammals struggled for millions of years in the available Mesozoic undergrowth. (B) Mammals could spread out into new territory due to the extinction of dinosaurs. (C) Mammals had the ability to emit light into the niches. (D) Mammals had to find other niches because of the radiation of the sun.

40 According to the passage, which of the following statement is true? (A) Mammals caused the extinction of reptiles by eating their eggs. (B) Some species of animals have been replaced by others due to radical environmental changes. (C) Scientific theories about the reasons for the extinction of certain mammals have changed over the years. (D) Mammals and dinosaurs competed for different food resources.

一、英譯中：請將以下英文翻譯成中文
Probably the most significant correctional developments of the late 19th century were probation and parole. Under probation, the sentence of a selected convicted criminal is suspended if the criminal promises to behave well and meets certain specific requirements. Parole involves conditional release from confinement after part of a sentence has already been served. It is granted only if the prisoner seems to have changed into an honest and trustworthy person.

二、英文作文
Some people say that the main reason for learning a foreign language is to travel or work in a foreign country. Some say that these are other important reasons. Write an essay of approximately 250 words to discuss both views and give your opinion. You may include relevant examples from your own knowledge or experiences.